Modern cellular operators provide communication services to their subscribers not only within the home region and roaming around the country. When traveling abroad, customers of the Megafon operator can be sure that they will not be left without a stable and high-quality connection. In order to provide yourself with this integral part of life, it is necessary to take care of a number of points in advance before the trip, familiarize yourself with local tariffs, optionally activate packages and options that allow you to get a good discount and clarify payment options. How to connect Megafon roaming in China, on what conditions is it provided, what packages will be beneficial for voice calls, sending SMS, and how much will the Internet cost? All these issues will be discussed in the current article.
Roaming. Megafon in China: is it required to connect?
Often, the term "roaming" means some additional service that needs to be activated separately on the number, before going on vacation / on a business trip, etc. In fact, the ability to usecommunication services in other cities and countries is basic (connected to the number by default). The list of basic services on the number already contains "international roaming" and "long distance roaming" - they can be disabled only at the request of the subscriber. Thus, Megafon roaming in China will be provided on the client's number. However, there is a slight nuance here.
Extended international roaming
With the advent of such a thing as "online billing", there was a need for another service for roaming. The essence of online billing is that debits from the mobile operator's client number are carried out immediately after he has performed a paid action. In fact, this is no different from the principle of withdrawing money for voice communications and other services in your home region. Since the operators of not all countries provide for such a tariffication scheme, it is sometimes not necessary to activate extended international roaming. It should be borne in mind that in a country where there is no instant debiting of money for services, the action performed may be reflected within a few days on the Megafon number. Roaming in China means charging online. Therefore, you need to contact the communication salon (the direct owner of the number with a passport) and activate the extended roaming service. You can do this for free.
The cost of communication services in roaming (without connecting any packages)
So, before you start using roaming ("Megafon") in China, beforetrip, you should familiarize yourself with the prices for communication services provided by local operators. We remind you that the cellular company enters into agreements with local organizations that are providers of communication services, which, in turn, provide tourists with stable and high-quality communication. What is the cost of communication services?
- you can make a voice call for 129 rubles per minute of connection (this cost is relevant both for calls to your country and for calls to local numbers);
- an incoming call will also cost 129 rubles per minute;
- you can send a text message in any direction for twenty-five rubles;
- you can receive an incoming message for free (from any number).
Reducing the cost of voice services
The operator offers several options to reduce the cost of the service from Megafon - roaming abroad. The subscriber can enable/disable the offered operations independently. Let's take a closer look at what cost optimization options can be used:
- Option "Worldwide". When this service is activated, the subscriber will receive 40 free incoming minutes daily. At the same time, 59 rubles will be debited from the account daily. Upon arrival in the Russian Federation, you should disable the service forcibly, otherwise the subscriber. the fee will continue to be charged.
- Option "25 World". When connected, the client is provided with 25 minutes of free incoming and outgoing calls. According to the terms of the option, the subscription fee will not be charged. Instead of her at the momentconnection of the service, 829 rubles will be deducted from the balance.
- Option "50 World". The principle of operation of this service is similar to that which was given earlier. The only difference is the number of minutes. The cost of this option to optimize costs in roaming is 1429 rubles.
Reducing the cost of SMS messages
If the subscriber does not plan to use voice communication services and text messages will be enough for him, then you should pay attention to the following options:
- Package "50 SMS". You can connect the package for 495 rubles. Its validity period is one month. When the limit is reached, the 51st message will be charged at roaming rates (25 rubles per message).
- Package "100 SMS". You can connect the package for 695 rubles. Its validity period is one month. When the limit is reached, the 101st message will be charged at roaming rates (25 rubles per message).
Internet while roaming
Cellular communication in China implies the possibility of using the Internet. According to the terms of roaming from Megafon, the first time you access the Internet, a package of 50 megabytes is automatically connected. 350 rubles are written off for it. The subscriber can use this volume within 24 hours after its activation. If the traffic is spent earlier, then the subscriber will not be able to use the Internet until the end of the day. Only with the advent of a new calendar day will it be possible to go back tothe Internet. At the same time, as soon as the system fixes the connection to the Internet, the package for three hundred and fifty rubles will be connected again.
Reducing the cost of the Internet
Options for optimizing the cost of Internet services while in another country at the moment the operator does not offer. If you need to use the Internet, it is recommended to connect to the wireless Internet in catering networks, hotels, etc., or purchase a local SIM card.
Where can I see the current cost of communication services before going abroad?
Often on TV or on the Internet you can see a diverse advertisement of a mobile operator offering certain services, in particular, regarding the Megafon roaming service in China (on behance, the main page of the official portal, sites of communication stores, etc..). You should only trust the data that is contained on the official portal of the Megafon operator on the international roaming page. At the same time, since for each country there are personal prices for services, you must first indicate the name of the direction in the search field. Here, in addition to the basic cost of communication services, you can also find a list of available discounts and packages that provide reasonable cost savings abroad. And also to clarify information on how to connect them.
Roaming "MegaFon" in China: reviews
People who have a trip to China are quite interested to know the opinions of tourists about the quality of communication. If you viewavailable reviews, you can see that they are quite "motley". Many note the high quality of voice communication, the absence of network interruptions and stability - this is all roaming in China. Feedback on the Megafon company can also be found negative, including, in particular, this is due to the “imposed” Internet package. As a rule, when in other countries, people try to turn off the Internet on their mobile device, since the cost of megabytes is quite high. However, it is worth forgetting to turn off data transfer by negligence and 350 rubles will be immediately debited from the balance. Of course, after that, the subscriber will have 50 megabytes of traffic. However, this is an extremely useless and inappropriate option, many Megafon customers note.
Conclusion
According to the majority of users of SIM cards from MegaFon, it makes sense to buy local SIM cards abroad if you need to conduct lengthy negotiations on a mobile gadget and actively use the Internet. Despite the fact that the quality of communication offered by the operator in China is quite high, not all subscribers can afford to spend significant amounts. If you plan not to actively use communication services, for example, call friends and relatives or send text messages, then it makes sense to activate the proposed options - they will help you save a lot abroad. It is also recommended to turn off data transfer (via the mobile network) - this will exclude the Internet connection and debiting of funds for activationoptions.
You should think in advance how you plan to replenish the balance: it will be convenient to replenish from a bank card. You can also warn your relatives and ask them to deposit the necessary amount into your account.
